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OKTOPUS GL-M 1200 G
Glass vacuum lifter rental in Vancouver
Crane-assisted lifting for large glass panes and window units. The GL-M 1200 G handles up to 1,200 kg / 2,646 lb with 12 suction pads, with radio control, powered rotation and tilt. Rent it with a trained operator in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Manufacturer illustration. The pad layout is chosen for each job.
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Maximum WLL with 12 pads
360°
Powered rotation
Continuous suction-frame rotation
90°
Powered tilt
Horizontal to vertical
Radio
Remote control
Operator-controlled handling
Glass vacuum lifter for cranes and hoists, rated 800 to 1,200 kg by pad count.
Features
Powered rotation and tilt for glass installation
The OKTOPUS GL-M 1200 G hangs from the hook of a crane or hoist. Rotation and tilt run from a radio remote, so a pane picked up flat can be set upright without the crane changing position.
Powered rotation
The suction frame rotates continuously through 360°, turning glass between portrait and landscape under power.
Powered tilt
The frame tilts through 90° for horizontal-to-vertical handling, changing the pane’s orientation between pickup and placement.
Adjustable pad layouts
The frame can carry 8, 10 or 12 suction pads. The layout is chosen around the glass dimensions, its weight and the available contact areas.
Radio control
The operator controls the lifter by radio remote. The fitted blow-off function assists pad release once the glass is supported at its landing position.
Photos
Glass vacuum lifter on commercial and residential glazing jobs
Setting a glass panel on a commercial roof frame
Positioning glass from inside a building under construction
Crane holding a large glass pane
Compact pad layout holding a pane
Tall tinted pane beside a residential tower
Window glass lifted past scaffolding
Applications
Large panes and architectural glazing
Curtain wall glazing
Flat glass panes and suitable glazed elements for facade installation. Powered rotation orients the pane as it approaches the opening.
Window replacement
Large window units and replacement glass travel from the delivery position to the installation area on a compatible crane or hoist.
Architectural glass
Suitable flat glass for feature installations and specialist work. Coatings, contact areas and the glass’s stiffness are reviewed when choosing the pad layout.
Glass surfaces and pad contact
The pads need smooth, airtight contact areas that are clean, dry and free of oil or protective film. Glass coatings and the pane’s stiffness also affect the setup. Stone, metal and other panels need their own equipment and pad assessment.
Technical data
OKTOPUS GL-M 1200 G pad layouts and specifications
| 8 suction pads | 800 kg / 1,764 lb |
|---|---|
| 10 suction pads | 1,000 kg / 2,205 lb |
| 12 suction pads | 1,200 kg / 2,646 lb |
Working load limits apply to flat glass in the approved pad arrangement. Glass dimensions, surface condition and site elevation are checked for the job, and above 400 m / 1,312 ft elevation the capacity needs a separate review.
| Suction-frame rotation | 360° continuous, powered |
|---|---|
| Suction-frame tilt | 90°, powered |
| Vacuum system | Two independent circuits |
| Control and release | Radio remote control, blow-off release |
| Pad diameter | 400 mm / 15.7 in |
| 12-pad frame, width × height | 2,410 × 1,530 mm / 94.9 × 60.2 in |
| Lifter weight, depending on configuration | Approx. 160–185 kg / 353–408 lb |
| Power supply | 24 V DC rechargeable battery |
| Lifting and lowering | By the host crane or hoist |
| Suspension | Adjustable lifting eye, with a counterbalance-beam adapter plate |
| Operating temperature | 0–40 °C / 32–104 °F |
The frame size is not a limit on glass size. Pane dimensions, stiffness and pad positions are assessed together.
Pad arrangement drawings
The drawings show the compact and extended frames as well as the 12-pad layout. The layout is chosen for the pane and its contact areas.
Plan the lift
Crane reach and room to place the glass
The crane and combined load
The OKTOPUS has no lifting height or reach of its own. The host crane must support the glass, the lifter and the rigging at the required radius, and the pickup point, landing position and headroom set the lifting arrangement.
The opening and site conditions
The glass, the suction frame and its rotation or tilt all need clearance near the opening. Wind exposure, temperature and site elevation are reviewed with the lift, and balconies, canopies and other obstructions may call for a counterbalance beam.
Vancouver and across Canada
Rent an OKTOPUS glass lifter with an operator
Daily, weekly or monthly
Rent the OKTOPUS by the day, week or month, with a trained operator. Send the glass weight and dimensions, installation position, site location and dates for a quote, and we confirm the pad layout and host-equipment requirements.
Crane and beam arrangements
The quote lists the vacuum lifter, the operator and any additional equipment the job needs. Crane supply and a counterbalance beam are confirmed separately for each job.
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
We serve Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster and Abbotsford. Delivery and pickup are arranged with the rental.
British Columbia and Canada
Projects elsewhere in British Columbia and in other provinces can be arranged. Location, site elevation, project dates and rental duration help us confirm the setup and transport.
Before you book
Questions about the OKTOPUS rental
How much can the GL-M 1200 G lift?
The flat-glass working load limit is 1,200 kg / 2,646 lb with 12 pads, 1,000 kg / 2,205 lb with 10 pads and 800 kg / 1,764 lb with 8 pads. The approved pad arrangement and site conditions also apply.
Do we need a crane, and how high can it lift?
Yes. The GL-M 1200 G is a below-the-hook attachment, so a compatible crane or hoist provides the lifting, lowering, height and reach. Those depend on the crane’s capacity at the working radius, and its load includes the glass, the lifter and the rigging.
What glass can it handle?
Suitable flat glass panes and window elements. The suction areas must be smooth, airtight, clean, dry and free of protective film, and coatings, glass dimensions and stiffness are reviewed before the pad layout is chosen.
Can it work beneath a balcony or canopy?
Possibly. The lifter accepts a compatible counterbalance-beam adapter, and Pick & Place offers a counterbalance beam as a separate rental. The combined setup is assessed for the glass weight, offset and available space.
Can it handle curved glass?
Curved glass uses a separate adapter arrangement with its own capacity and curvature limits. Include the panel’s curve and dimensions when requesting it, because the flat-glass ratings on this page do not describe that kit.
Is an operator included?
Yes. A trained operator is included with the rental, and the quote states whether a crane or beam is part of the job.
Do you rent outside Vancouver?
Yes. Rentals cover the Lower Mainland, and projects elsewhere in British Columbia and Canada can be arranged. Share the location and rental period so we can confirm transport and the site-specific setup.
Book the OKTOPUS
Request an OKTOPUS rental quote
Send the glass details and the installation position. Our team will review the rental and the equipment your site needs.
Pick & Place Lifting Equipment
120-3333 Bridgeway Street
Vancouver, BC V5K 0C7
What to send for your quote
01
Glass
Weight, dimensions, thickness, coatings and any areas that cannot take pad contact. Metric or imperial is fine.
02
Lift and access
Pickup and landing positions, height, crane radius, headroom and obstructions.
03
Site and dates
Address, site elevation, required dates and rental duration, plus the host crane details if arranged.